Fort Street Presbyterian Church

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1 Twenty-third Sunday after Pentecost November 16, 2014 A Meditation before Worship The point is this: the one who sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and the one who sows bountifully will also reap bountifully. Each of you must give as you have made up your mind, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver. - II Corinthians 9: 6 7 Fort Street Presbyterian Church 631 W. Fort Street Detroit, MI Phone (313)

2 Gathering the Community Our focus during November: Giving Thanks, Giving Back PRELUDE WELCOME Ray Staroscik Organist INTROIT *CALL TO WORSHIP (from Psalm 103) One: Many: One: Many: One: Many: All: Bless the Lord, O my soul, and all that is within me, bless God s Holy name. Bless the Lord, O my soul, and do not forget all God s benefits Who forgives all your iniquity, who heals all your diseases, who redeems your life from the pit, Bless the Lord, O my soul, and all that is within me, bless God s Holy name. Who crowns you with steadfast love and mercy, who satisfies you with good as long as you live so that your youth is renewed like the eagle s. Bless the Lord, O my soul, and all that is within me, bless God s Holy name. Let us worship God! *HYMN # 379 (PH) My Hope is Built on Nothing Less COMMUNITY PRAYER OF CONFESSION (in unison) Holy and merciful God, in your presence we confess our failure to be what you created us to be. You alone know how often we have sinned in wandering from your ways, in wasting your gifts, in forgetting your love. By your loving mercy, help us to live in your light and abide in your ways, for the sake of Jesus Christ our Savior. INDIVIDUAL PRAYERS (in silence) RESPONSE IN SONG # 316 (PH) Breathe on Me, Breath of God (v. 1) THE ASSURANCE RESPONSE IN SONG # 316 (PH) Breathe on Me, Breath of God (v. 2) *SHARING THE PEACE The Peace of the Living Christ be with you. And also with you. 2

3 THE WORD THE FIRST SCRIPTURE READING Psalm 100 (p. 522 in pew Bible) God s Word for us. Thanks be to God. SPECIAL TIME WITH THE CHILDREN SECOND READING II Corinthians 9: 6-15 (p. 173 in pew Bible) God s Word for us. Thanks be to God. ANTHEM Bless This House -May Brake Edward Kingins, Tenor Christopher Kingins, piano SERMON Thanksgiving to God *HYMN # 467 (PH) How Great Thou Art THE RESPONSE *AN AFFIRMATION (from The Confession of 1967) We believe that God the Holy Spirit fulfills the work of reconciliation. The Holy Spirit creates and renews the church as the community in which we are reconciled to God and to one another. The Spirit enables us to receive forgiveness as we forgive one another and to enjoy the peace of God as we make peace among ourselves. We believe that in spite of our sin, the Holy Spirit gives us power to become representatives of Jesus Christ and to proclaim the good news of reconciliation to all. *RESPONSE IN SONG # 316 (PH) Breathe on Me, Breath of God (v. 3) MINUTE FOR MISSION MINUTE FOR STEWARDSHIP PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE AND THE PRAYER JESUS TAUGHT (Feel free to use the language and words closest to your heart) OUR OFFERING TO GOD (Loose offering will be used by the Deacons for their work.) OFFERTORY Ray Staroscik *DOXOLOGY # 591 (PH) Praise God, from whom all blessings flow; Praise Christ, all people here below; Praise Holy Spirit evermore; Praise Triune God, whom we adore. Amen. 3

4 *PRAYER OF DEDICATION *HYMN # 267 (PH) All Things Bright and Beautiful *CHARGE AND BENEDICTION (Please sit quietly enjoying the postlude as part of your worship experience.) POSTLUDE *You are invited to rise in body or spirit at your discretion Ray Staroscik Organist This morning, we welcome back to the pulpit. Ms. Barconey is a graduate of the Ecumenical Theological Seminary in Detroit, and currently is serving as the Youth Mission Consultant for the Presbytery of Detroit. She is an ordained elder, a fourth generation Presbyterian, and in the process of becoming a Commissioned Ruling Elder. A CALLED MEETING OF THE CONGREGATION A Called Meeting of the Congregation will be held today, Sunday, November 16, 2014, in the Sanctuary immediately following the 11:00 a.m. worship service for the following purposes: To act upon the resignation of Dr. Sharon L. Mook as pastor of Fort Street Presbyterian Church To act upon the terms of the severance package for Dr. Sharon L. Mook A CALLED MEETING OF THE CONGREGATION A Called Meeting of the Congregation will be held on Sunday, November 23, 2014, in the Sanctuary immediately following the 11:00 a.m. worship service for the following purposes: To elect the following officers: - Five members to serve on Session in the class of 2016 (terms ending on December 31, 2016) - Five members to serve on the Board of Deacons in the Class of 2016 (terms ending on December 31, 2016) - One member to serve on the Board of Deacons in the Class of 2015 (term ending on December 31, 2015) To elect at large members to serve on the Nominating Committee for 2015 A NOTE ABOUT OUR HYMNALS To clarify which hymnal we are using for a particular hymn, please note that when (PH) follows the hymn number, we are singing from The Presbyterian Hymnal (blue). When (GG) follows the hymn number, we are singing from Glory to God (new, purple hymnal). At this time, we have a limited number of new hymnals, so please share with someone sitting near you. When we are using Glory to God, you will receive a copy as you enter the sanctuary. Please return all Glory to God hymnals to the Narthex as you leave the sanctuary. 4

5 Liturgist Acolyte Sound Technician Videographer Reception Coordinator Worship Coordinator Emeka Uduma Twiler French Randy Commissaris Agnes Lewis, Princess Kalu Uduma FORT STREET STAFF: Judith Sheldon, Director of Christian Education; Ben Ogden, Director of Open Door; Edward Kingins, Music Director; LaMonica Harris, Finance Office Temp; Lola JF Davidson, Secretary; Kenneth McCoy, Building Engineer; Donna Bryant, Bob Haynes, Parking Security; Marilyn Moore, Karen Wright, Donlin Center Staff; Stacey Kershaw, Johnnie Hester, Cheryl Glidden, Open Door Staff. Ushers are available to provide assistance with particular needs: Large Print Hymnals Hearing Assist System Wheelchair Access Ramp Wheelchair Seating--locations available in the sanctuary Handicap Restroom--using elevator to second floor We are delighted that you are here! Visit the information and display tables in the Church House. Large print bulletins and hymnals are available. Capable and loving nursery attendants are ready to care for little ones through age 4 during the service. Ask an usher for directions. A tape recording and CDs of today s service and/or previous services may be ordered in the Church House after $3.00 each. You may add to the beauty of our weekly worship by contributing a floral donation. Flowers are usually given in memory of or in honor of persons or events. Contact Pam Sharrow at Sharrow13@gmail.com. The church office will contact you for your floral dedication. Pastor The Rev. Dr. Sharon L. Mook, Ph.D. revdrmook@fortstreet.org Pastor Emeritus: The Rev. Dr. Robert H. Crilley Prayers for Military loved ones. Lt. Harrison L Coleman USN, Taylor Hansen USMC, Jonathan Heyler, SSGT Shanell Howard AFB, Sgt. Christopher King, Capt. Michael Kurtti, Lt. Theo Moran USAF, Alta Morrison, Lt. Jon Palmer USA, Lt. Marty Palmer USA, Charles Andrew Parsons II USN, USMC Captain Katy Spicer Hess, Alexander Szelestey, USMC, Lt. Mark Webster. Prayer List for the month of November 2014 Don/Lois Bardwell, Lynne Bieniek, The Claire family, Lorraine/Harrison Coleman family, Dombrowski family, Bobbie Edwards, FSPC, David Ferrato, Rose Grosscup, LaMonica Harris/family, Shannon Howard, Maria Hughley, Marion Jenkins/family, Mary Etta Johnson, Geraldine Adams Jones, Valerie Kimbrough, Irene Westmoreland King, Leaming family, Lemus family, Don/Virginia Lorimer, Karen Marcil, Dr. Mook/family, Sarah Morgan, Dan Muench, Cheryl Myers, Jerry Naragon, Claudia Novitzsky, Derrick Parker/family, Kathy Payne/family, Richard Petrie, Easter Ponder, Jennie/David Poole, Richard/Suellen Sale family, Cathy Topping, 5

6 Fort Street News Week of November 16, 2014 MISSION STATEMENT Fort Street Presbyterian Church is an oasis in an urban environment, building a caring Christian community where diversity is celebrated and developing programs that minister to metropolitan Detroit and the world beyond. We do this in response to the grace of God through Jesus Christ, recognizing the truth of the Gospel: There is no longer Jew or Greek, there is no longer slave or free, there is no longer male or female; for all of us are one in Christ Jesus. Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 1 November a.m. Worship 12:30 1st Sunday Luncheon Group 1:00 Worship Choir :00 Session mtg 6 7 Welcome Kalamazoo Univ. 7-9 (cancelled) 8 5:30 pm AA 9 11a.m. Worship, (Communion) 12:30 Children s Fundraiser :00 Music Comm. mtg 5:30 Member Dev. (cancelled) 13 12:30 Open Dr. Mtg 6:30 Chorale Council a.m. Worship/ Congregation mtg :30 Staff mtg 5:30 Worship Arts 6:00 Fiscal Op. 20 5:30 Spiritual Life mtg 21 6:00 Personnel mtg 6:00 Wedding Reh. 22 Wedding a.m. Worship/ Congregation mtg * Risers go up. 24 7:00 Chorale Meetings to be determined International Students for Thanksgiving (TBD) a.m. Worship, 1:00 Decorating Church House MARRIAGE ANYONE, 2014? Want to become a member of Fort Street? Contact Rev. Sharon Mook at the church , ext 32. There are 3 ways to become a member: Letter of Transfer, Reaffirmation of Faith, and Profession of Faith. We would be delighted to welcome you as family. Thinking of getting married? Want to get married at Fort Street? Contact the Wedding Coordinator, Loretta Stanton s cell phone number, Calling all Singers All are invited! ALL are welcome! Join the Worship Choir. The choir will sing/rehearse in the sanctuary on the 2nd and 4th Sundays at 9:30am for the 11:00 am services. Career Closet Need women's dress clothes, sizes 18 & up. Also need men s extra large dress clothes, shirts, size 18 and up, men s belts, men s cuff links, and all sizes. Attendance for: November 9, 2014: 84 and November 10, 2013: 80 1

7 DEACONS ANNUAL THANKSGIVING BASKETS Benefiting Harms Elementary and Maybury Elementary schools Based on feedback from the schools, the Deacons Thanksgiving baskets will provide food for the longer break as well as a modest meal for Thanksgiving. We are asking Fort Streeters to help us by donating select items for the baskets. (We ll take care of the turkey!) ITEMS WE ARE REQUESTING ARE: FOR THE WEEK: (1) cereal, (1) peanut butter, (1) jelly, (2) pasta, (1) pasta sauce, ( 2) mac and cheese, (2) low sodium soup. FOR THANKSGIVING: (2) boxed stuffing, (3) canned veggies, (2) jello, (1) disposable roasting tin. If you would like to support an entire family, please pick up a turkey feather for our bulletin board. Each feather represents one family's basket of food or a donation of $25 for the Deacons to purchase the items on the shopping list. Please return one feather with your name on it for every family you are supporting to the offering plate Season MESSIAH G.F. Handel Pick up your new Steeple for this month in the Narthex. Join us for the Fifth Sunday Potluck November 30, 2014 Bring a dish to share The Fort Street Chorale & the Chamber Orchestra Edward Kingins, Music Director Saturday, December 6, 2014 at 7:30 p.m. Sunday, December 7, 2014 at 3:00 p.m. General Admission $20.00 Patron $35.00 Purchase tickets from the Secretary, FortStreeters, November 30, 2014 is 1st Sunday in Advent, and its Fair Trade Sunday. Come out and lend your support. You ll find good food, good company, good fellowship and good prices! Not a bad way to spend a Sunday, following worship service. 2